A Bavarian Military Merit Order; 4Th Class Merit Cross With Swords & Case Auction 23 General Hospital at Etaples

23 General Hospital at Etaples with a "Nasal Obstruction" on April 10th

he was placed in command of a column of all arms

2-3 June 1917

was transferred to Buxton on August 16th

in fine-zink

A Bavarian Military Merit Order; 4Th Class Merit Cross With Swords & Case Auction 23 General Hospital at EtaplesSilver with blue, white and black enamels, maker marked "GH" and marked "950" silver on the rim of the reverse lower arm, 41. 5 mm x 46. 5 mm, independent original ribbon, intact enamels, dark patina, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Bayr. M. V. O. 4. Kl." on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, wear and soiling evident on the exterior, case fine.